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JK02 FEE

2012 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,962 mi
Last recorded62,962 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK02 FEE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 62,962 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 53,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,884 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 40,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,077 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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JK02 FEE is a 2012 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JK02 FEE registered?

JK02 FEE is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JK02 FEE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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